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Hornet "Weeks of Welcome" (WOW)
About Hornet WOW
Hornet WOW is a jam packed six weeks of events and activities at the start of the semester to help all students make connections, build community, and focus on their overall wellbeing.
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Stingers Up!
See Full Calendar of Hornet WOW Events
October 2024
Civic Engagement Resource Fair
October 8, 2024
Community change makers will be presenting at tables during this event to discuss important topics of policy change, equity, and equality and provide valuable resources on opportunities for student involvement in civic affairs! Come learn from community and Sac State partners that are making a difference and how you can be a part of affecting change!
Community Engagement Center (CEC) Website
Peak Adventures Open Climb Days
October 11, 2024
Join ASI and KSSU on October 11, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., for a night of FREE climbing at the Peak Adventures Challenge Course, located behind Yosemite Hall. Music, games, and food are also included. There is no need to register, this event is FREE and open to all!
PEAK Adventures Event Calendar
National Transfer Student Week
October 21-25, 2024
Join us for a fun week of events during National Transfer Student Week, where we celebrate the achievements and diversity of our transfer student community. Connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students while exploring opportunities that lead to personal, academic, and professional growth.
Homecoming
October 19, 2024
The game begins at 6 p.m. and will be preceded 3-6 p.m. by the Homecoming Festival, followed by a post-game fireworks display. The festival features games, various booths, and more, including the popular Golf Cart Parade and Hornet Walk before the game. Carts, which are decorated by various campus departments and programs, will also loop the track surrounding the football field at halftime. The grand prize winner for the best-decorated cart will be announced following that display.
November 2024
Causeway Classic
November 23, 2024
The Causeway Classic is the annual college football game between Sacramento State Hornets and The UC Davis Aggies. The game will take place on November 23, 2024! Come out and support the Hornet!
December 2024
Stress Less Week
December 2-6, 2024
Stress Less Week brings friendly dogs to campus to interact with students during midterms and finals week. “Stress Less Puppies” are scheduled to roam the Library Quad. Workshops feature peer-led discussions on topics such as managing stress. Free Jamba Juice smoothies and testing materials will be provided.
January 2025
Basketball Madness
January 2024
TBD
March 2025
Culture Fest
March 5, 2025
Join the Multi-Cultural Center for cultural performances, resource/activity tables, & bingo cards!
Multi-Cultural Center: Culture Fest
Transfer Student Week
March 24-28, 2025
This will be a week-long event that will include midterm de-stressors, study sessions, and a reception.
Alternative Spring Break
March 31- April 4, 2025
This event offers an on-campus volunteering opportunity during spring break. Sac State students are invited to volunteer for one day or more to help beautify the BAC Yard and the CapRadio Garden.
April 2025
Out of the Darkness Walk
April 10, 2025
Join Sacramento State’s Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness Services and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Greater Sacramento Chapter for the 14th Annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for Suicide Prevention.
Campus Carnival
April 11, 2025
Step Right Up to the Greatest Show on Campus on April 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Housing Quad! Join us for an evening filled with excitement as we transform our Housing Quad into a carnival wonderland. From awesome games to delicious treats and entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Registration information will be available in January!
Peak Adventures Open Climb Days
April 18, 2025
Join ASI and KSSU on April 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., for a night of FREE climbing at the Peak Adventures Challenge Course, located behind Yosemite Hall. Music, games, and food are also included. There is no need to register, this event is FREE and open to all!
PEAK Adventures Event Calendar
Earth Day
April 22, 2025
You’re invited to our campus Earth Day Celebration!!!
Sac State Sustainability, in partnership with the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, cordially invites you to join us in our Earth Day Celebration.
Denim Day/Take Back the Night
April 30, 2025
As an act of solidarity, we wear and display denim jeans to end victim blaming and better understand that clothing does not equal consent. Stop by to participate in a rich discussion on supporting survivors and educating yourself about sexual violence. Take Back the Night is a march that takes power back for survivors. It is also a protest that demands safety while promoting the end of gendered violence and focuses on marginalized groups while empowering survivors to share their stories through an open mic forum (optional).
Sac State 5K Fun Run
April 2025
The Sac State 5K Fun Run is an event for every physical level and ability! This is a run that you will love as you make your way through the beautiful Sacramento State campus. This race is open to everyone! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members of all ages are welcome to sign up to be a part of this University tradition.
May 2025
Stress Less Week
May 5-9, 2025
Stress Less Week brings friendly dogs to campus to interact with students during midterms and finals week. “Stress Less Puppies” are scheduled to roam the Library Quad. Workshops feature peer-led discussions on topics such as managing stress. Free Jamba Juice smoothies and testing materials will be provided.
Past Events
Hornet Nest Fest
Currently enrolled students are invited to attend the annual Hornet Nest Fest on August 23, 2024, in the Main Quad. Tickets are required for food, so be sure to RSVP by clicking the Hornet Nest Fest Tickets that will be accessible in all current students' Student Centers starting in June.
Hornet Day at the Lake
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us for “Hornet Day at the Lake,” on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center. Bring your Sac State One Card, sunscreen, and a towel, and enjoy time on the water. Enjoy free rentals of kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, a challenge course, volleyball, food trucks, and more.
Swarm Day
Right in the middle of the two weeks of Club Days tabling is our annual Swarm Day! Join us in the Library Quad on Friday, August 30, 2024 for your chance to connect with student organization members, watch performances, grab some food, and learn more about campus life. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. but be sure to be there around 12:00 p.m., when we take the annual campus photo with Herky and President Wood!
Phlagleblast
Established in 2000, Phlagleblast is an annual event in which the University Union showcases all of the great vendors, offices, and services the Union has to offer. Phlagleblast is held the second week of each Fall semester, either Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the calendar year. A committee decides on a theme, and the building is transformed/decorated overnight. Past themes include: “Love”, Candy Land, Under the Sea, Jungle Safari, Circus, and many more.
HERE TO CAREER: How to Prep for a Career Fair
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
HERE TO CAREER: How to Prep for a Career Fair
WeUSI Music Festival
Join us for Sac State’s UNIQUE Programs' 3rd annual WEUSI music festival on Friday, September 13, from noon to 7 p.m. at Serna Plaza. Admission is free for both students and the public. Experience unity within the Sac State community through music, food trucks, a Stinger Expo with student vendors, games, and more.
Football 1st Home Game
Come on out and cheer on our Sacramento State Football team as we welcome Nicholls State University to Hornet Stadium for its first home game of the year. The game starts at 7 p.m.! There will also be some free giveaways for students! STINGERS UP!
The WELLcome Back
Get ready for activities, fun, learn more about our WELL programs and win prizes! Participants must be currently enrolled Sac State students to be eligible to win a grand prize. Visit at least five campus partner locations and you'll earn an extra entry to win a grand prize!
Fall 2024 Job & Internship Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Job & Internship Fair